Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

a person who is loathsome or disgusting

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

terminate

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

at any time

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

a woman who is engaged to be married

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

set up or found

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

a midday meal

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

a wise and trusted guide and advisor

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

not divisible by two

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

above and across; more than

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

people who have retreated

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

carry out

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

in the direction of

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

without good sense or judgment

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

precisely as stated

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We were engaged upon that hospitable abomination at a shooting party--a champagne luncheon.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The fact was that the gentle Helen had snubbed me two evenings previously for a demonstration of affection which I had carefully prepared, lest she, too, should have noticed the waning in my love.

which person or people

From this reading Edgar, who, since his discovery that my fervour on the subject of his sister had grown less ardent, was inclined to assume more of the character of mentor towards me than I cared about, had seated himself on the ground beside me; but I had found an opportunity of changing seats, for I felt less well-disposed towards him that morning than I had ever been before.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Upon this I had retreated, with a very odd mixture of feelings towards my _fiancee_, and there had been a reserve between us for the whole of the evening, which Edgar somewhat unwisely interfered to break.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Having made a very fair bag for my morning's work, and being tired with my exertions, I was inclined to think that the serious business of the day was over for me, and that I might take it easy as regarded further effort.